Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
1 declarable lines
Heading 1802 covers cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste. It has one declarable line, 1802.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
Products in this heading
- Cocoa bean shells
- Cocoa husks
- Cocoa bean skins
- Cocoa shell mulch
- Cocoa waste from shelling
- Cocoa husk animal feed
- Cocoa shell compost
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is cocoa shells, husks, skins or other cocoa waste.
- Confirm it is not whole or broken cocoa beans.
- Confirm it has not been processed into paste, butter, powder or chocolate.
- Check whether the goods are presented as waste for uses such as mulch, feed or compost.
- Use 1802.00.00.00 for all goods that meet the heading description.
Often confused with
- Heading 1801Whole cocoa beans
Whole or broken cocoa beans are classified as cocoa beans, not waste.
- Heading 1803Cocoa paste
Cocoa paste is a processed cocoa product, not shells, husks or skins.
- Heading 1804Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is extracted fat, not cocoa waste.
- Heading 1805Cocoa powder
Cocoa powder without added sugar is a processed product, not waste.
- Heading 1806Chocolate
Chocolate and other cocoa food preparations are not cocoa waste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cocoa shells?
Cocoa shells are classified under 1802.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
What is the duty on cocoa husks?
Cocoa husks fall under 1802.00.00.00; the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify cocoa bean skins?
Cocoa bean skins are classified under 1802.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.